Warren Tech Student

Warren Tech is the career and technical high school for Jeffco Public Schools. Classes follow the Warren Tech/Jeffco Public Schools calendar. Deadlines and class start and end dates differ from those of RRCC. Anyone who has graduated from high school, received a GED, or is age 21 or older may attend Warren Tech by enrolling through Red Rocks Community College and paying RRCC tuition. Adults attend Warren Tech on a space-available basis. You must apply to both Warren Tech and RRCC.  The Welding and Auto Tech program are not available to Adult Students. 

Warren Tech classes are conducted on a block schedule - usually for 15 hours per week.

For more information interested students should contact the RRCC-Warren Tech Liaison at 303-914-6600 or email Admissions@rrcc.edu     

The following Warren Tech programs offer degrees and certificates through RRCC and are available to RRCC students on a space available basis:

Auto Collision Repair
(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

Automotive Customization
(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

Automotive Technology *this program is currently only open to Warren Tech High School students, not accepting new adult RRCC students
(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

Cosmetology (Esthetician)
(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

Cosmetology (Hairstyling)
(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

Cosmetology (Nail Technology)
(RRCC Info)(Warren Tech Info)

Culinary Arts
(RRCC Info)
(Warren Tech Info) - This program is offered only to high school students at Warren Tech High School. All others interested in a Culinary Arts certificate or A.A.S. degree, visit the RRCC Culinary Arts program page.

Dental Assisting
(Warren Tech Info)

Precision Machining Technology

(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

Welding  *this program is currently only open to Warren Tech High School students, not accepting new adult RRCC students
(RRCC Info) (Warren Tech Info)

STEP 1:  Apply to RRCC

  • Get started by completing the free online application. Use the Create Account option on the Welcome page and continue to complete the full application.

STEP 2: Complete Orientation(link is external)

  • Online: Learn at your own pace by completing the Online Student Orientation! Follow the steps below for instructions on how to access the Orientation:

    • Log on to The Rock with your S#
      • Your temporary password is Student followed by your date of birth: StudentMMDDYYYY
    • Click on the “Student” tab on the left-hand side
    • Click on “Orientation” 
  • Need help? We are here to support you! Learn how to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor by Watching this Video or following these Step-by-Step Instructions.

STEP 3: Complete academic testing requirements.  Choose the option right for you.

  • You can find out which assessment(s) you’ll need to take by filling out a questionnaire here. You may need to submit additional documentation or take the Accuplacer Test. 

  Step 4: Apply to Warren Tech

*Warren Tech Applications are accepted starting in December and placed on a waitlist once received. Priority application deadline is February 18, 2024.

Step 5: Wait to be notified of acceptance to Warren Tech. Warren Tech will send an acceptance letter to your email account, and RRCC will email your course list with registration instructions.

Step 6: If you are pursing the AAS degree and will need to take general education classes, you can meet with your Pathway Advisor. 

Step 7:  Activate your student email account in The Rock

STEP 8: Paying for College

STEP 9: Get your RRCC student ID card if you are taking general education classes on the Lakewood or Arvada campus (if all of your general education courses are online, you will not be issued a student ID card)